Testimonies

You will discover here many people with one thing in common: the French language.
Videos, interviews, pictures: all the elements are present for you to learn about New York City and the francophone community!

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Martinique/ Haiti

Thierry Icare or DJ Spike is one of the two DJs of the French Caribbean nights at S.O.B.'s where, every Friday, live bands from the French speaking Caribbean perform.

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Martinique

Franck Muhel is a professional dancer. He also organizes Martinican parties once a month. More information here.

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Quebec

Name: Michel Constantin
Job: Director of Government Relations and Academic Affairs at the Quebec Government Office in New York
 
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Switzerland

Name: Gabriela Eigensatz
Job: Cultural Attaché of the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York
 
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Haiti

Name: Claudy Delné
Age: 41 years old
Job: Student at the Graduate Center of CUNY and French Teacher

 
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Corsica

Name: Cyril Battini
Age: 36 years old
Job: Financial Analyst

 
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France

Name: Caroline Southville
Age: 34 years old
Job: Ex wine-steward

 
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Audio Topic : The Goup SOURCE

We met three members of the group SOURCE, which is mostly francophone.
They told us about their lifes, the music and the city.

Mali

Abdoulaye Diabate is the singer of the group. Like the rest of his family, he is a griot.


France

Robert Bonhomme, at the drums, joined the group
10 years ago.

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Canada

Daniel Villeneuve plays the congas.
         
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